Qatar Airways to equip 150 planes with Starlink
Qatar Airways has announced that 150 of its wide-body aircraft are now equipped with the "Starlink" service, making it the first and largest airline in the world to outfit its fleet with this technology. Whether it's Boeing 787-8, 787-9, or Airbus A350 aircraft, it took the company between 7 to 9 months to retrofit each type. The internet speed onboard reaches up to 500 Mbps, allowing passengers to complete tasks and stay connected during flights soaring up to 35,000 feet. Since the service was launched in October 2024, more than 23 million travelers have benefited from high-speed internet across 86,000 flights, with the company achieving a deployment rate of over 83% of its fleet with "Starlink" service.
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